Python Job: Backend Engineer - Python

The Backend Software Engineer position at Metal Toad requires experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will be part of a talented team that works on mission-critical applications.

Metal Toad is a fully remote company, so our work model is online. The candidate must be able to work between 8-9 am and 5-6 pm Pacific Time (PST) from Monday through Friday.

Advanced to fluent proficiency in English is a must for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning

• Able to adapt in a dynamic and collaborative work environment, make independent decisions and communicate them effectively.
• Confirms project requirements by reviewing program objectives, input data, and output requirements with PM’s, supervisor, and client.
• Provides estimates based on requirements, wireframes, and designs.

Development

• Own project success by proactively communicating risks, known issues, and changelogs.
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Work as part of a team.
• Code conforms to best practices.
• Appreciate the value of well-tested code.
• Perform peer code reviews.
• Create projects that are free of major defects.
• Maintain a positive and respectful tone in all interactions.

Expertise

• Research new libraries, techniques, and ideas.
• Supportive of local community events and initiatives.
• Interested in publishing blog posts showing technical expertise.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Agree with our Corporate Values Statement.
• Believes in the company mission.
• Believes in the principles of open source.
• 3+ years of experience with Python
• Familiar with relational database concepts.
• Familiarity with postman and how to make API calls.
• Familiar with NOSQL databases
• Experience with or knowledge of the following technologies:
  • REST APIs development and deployment
  • JSON modeling and usage
  • Querying and modeling using a relational data store.
  • Using package managers such as npm or pip
  • Using Git for source control.
• Experience in TDD and/or BDD.
  • Strives to enhance project test coverage.

Nice to have

• NodeJS
• AWS Certifications